Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too;
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
1 Samuel 20:30
Then Saul became angry with Jonathan and shouted, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Don’t I know that you are siding with Jesse’s son to your own shame and to the disgrace of your mother?
Nehemiah 4:4
Listen, our God, for we are despised. Make their insults return on their own heads and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity.
Psalm 69:9
because zeal for Your house has consumed me,
and the insults of those who insult You
have fallen on me.
Psalm 123:3
Show us favor, Lord, show us favor,
for we’ve had more than enough contempt.
Matthew 27:39
Those who passed by were yelling insults at Him, shaking their heads
1 Peter 4:4
So they are surprised that you don’t plunge with them into the same flood of wild living—and they slander you.

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